Radiation therapy side effects

Radiation therapy side effects

Radiation therapy is a proven effective cancer treatment, and one that is improving all the time, but there are some radiation therapy side effects that patients might experience.Radiation therapy directs high-energy particles or waves, such as X-rays, gamma rays, or...
What is a hand-foot syndrome?

What is a hand-foot syndrome?

Hand-foot syndrome, also known as Palmar-Plantar Erythrodysesthesia or PPE, is a common side effect of some chemotherapy drugs. It usually affects the palms of the hands and soles of the feet, but it may also affect other areas such as the skin on the knees or elbows....